Rail is a sustainable, safe and broad connecting network, with an underused potential for long distance cross border travel. The goals of the Single European Rail Area, says Maurizio Castelletti (DG MOVE) are enshrined in the Green Deal. By 2030, all EU capitals will be connected, thanks to improved infrastructure and services. We will boost rail freight along the 9 core European corridors, reaching out to the Western Balkans and beyond. In 2021, we will celebrate our cultural heritage and the shift to a slower, comfortable style of mobility. https://europa.eu/year-of-rail/index_en Decision(EU) 2020/2228